In 1917, the town of Hot Springs, North Carolina, transformed into a shared landscape of craftsmanship and culture after 2,000 German officers, sailors, and civilians carved out a community along the banks of…
North Carolina, Naturally: Carnivorous Plants
North Carolina is home to more than half of the nation’s meat-hungry plants. In the Sandhills Gameland, Dr. Eleanor Spicer Rice learns more about how these green assassins survive — and thrive —…
Butter-Poached Chicken Thighs
After trying a friend’s butter-poached chicken hot from the smoker, Chef Lynn Wells created an oven-friendly version for a flavorful dish that comes together right in the kitchen.
From Elizabeth: Everything, All at Once
Over a breakfast at the Grove Park Inn, our editor in chief found wonder in the mountains’ beauty during the spring season.
Get Outside in Greensboro
From the downtown greenway to sweeping parks with trails and zip lines, the Gate City’s green spaces offer ways for all ages to play outdoors.
Magnificent Mocktails: Warmer Days
Inspired by a Tom Collins cocktail, this non-alcoholic riff pairs bright lemon with sweet elderflower for an effervescent springtime refreshment.
Outdoor Adventures in Franklin & Nantahala
Whether you want to revel in awe at Cullasaja Falls, explore an idyllic mountain town, or zip along an alpine coaster, your gateway to adventure awaits in the heart of Nantahala National Forest.
Hopping Through Greensboro’s Beer Trail
Gate City local Jan Oden shares how to spend a perfect day exploring downtown Greensboro by way of its delicious, homegrown breweries.
Skillet-Fried Cod With Tartar Sauce
These seared, seasoned fillets cook in a snap, so make your sauce ahead of time to serve everything while it’s still hot.
From Elizabeth: Long May It Wave
Watch our editor in chief as she reflects on star-spangled sightings across North Carolina and how they provide her with a moment to pause and appreciate the place she calls home.
